What is a Backyard Breeder (BYB) and/or Puppy Mill?
And What's so Bad about a person Selling their puppies?
After a few hours of research I was able to pinpoint why people were so mad about backyard breeding and the affects that it has on the animal world. BYB's and Puppy Mills have the primary goal to sell animals in order to make a profit, despite the livelihood of the breed and/or the high chance that the puppy may end up at a Humane Society, in the hands of another BYB, and etc. Puppy Mills are commercial breeding facilities that produce mass-quantities of animals for the reason of profit.
Puppy Mills and BYBs have no intentions of socializing their animals which can lead to bigger problems as the animal grows up.
Unsound breeding practices can predispose dogs to hereditary afflictions like hip dysplasia, dislocating kneecaps, eye problems, and aggression, as well as genetic conditions such as liver and heart diseases, autoimmune disorders, and seizures.
AKC registration does not guarantee proper breeding conditions, health, quality or claims to lineage. AKC staff do not visit all breeders and facilities; instead, registration is done primarily through mailed forms.
You next question may be why should I care? Well, I always felt its our responsibility to educate ourselves on the unknown. I bought 2 Miniature Pinscher in December of 2008 only to realize that my dogs were from a Puppy Mill. Although I loved them dearly, I never knew that such a thing existed and I still payed around $800 for both animals. Both of my dogs had papers and were registered through the AKC, but they had different health issues and were EXTREMELY hard to train. I can't attribute all of this to upbringing, but it does make a person think.
While searching online, I did find the link to a woman who is a reputable breeder to the Min Pin breed. Her name is Kristin and she actually had a 28 question questionnaire that you must complete before she will even consider allowing you to purchase a dog. She makes you sign a contract and she has hundreds of pictures of the animals she has bred and letters from the families she has provided puppies to. I was actually impressed with her because her animals were happy and had so much land to roam free on. She loves her pets and even requests that you give her updates on the puppies you buy. Kristin is a vet tech herself and is definitely a REPUTABLE BREEDER. Her site is listed below:
www.kaleidoscopeminpins.com
Dogs from Reputable Breeders tend to be more expensive but this will ensure that you appreciate the pet you're receiving, value their health, and it assures that a person has a fair chance at loving their pet without huge health concerns in the future. They are also more trust worthy with children and have been mentally/physically loved from birth.
To sum it all up, No, I'm not a Animal's Rights Activist and No, I'm not someone who picks up lost dogs on the side of the street to bring them home. But I'll tell you what I'm Not - I'm NOT a person who will support the livelihood of exploiting animals and I'm NOT someone that will not spread my knowledge about something that is so Sad. Please adopt a pet from a Humane Society or save your money and buy from a Reputable Breeder. In the end its worth the cost and you help our society as a whole. You can find these breeders on the AKC and CKC websites. Do your best to avoid newspapers, craigslist, and any other site where people look to make a quick buck..
http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_breedersandpetshops.php
http://www.okpuppymilltruth.org/petstores.php
Puppies who are derived from BYB and Puppy Mills tend to be bred despite health faults and problems within the breed. Theses businesses are only looking for a quick dollar so they use craigslist, newspapers, and other free forums as a means of advertising. They do NOTHING to prove their dogs have good temperament and are fit to be in the home with family. BYB's also tend to cross-mate dogs in similar characteristics with the hopes of making up breeds. All of these things may not seem that damaging but lets look at the facts:
98% of Dogs found in a pet store are from a Puppy Mill
Puppy Mills and BYBs flood the market with animals, hence reducing the amount of homes for pets from reputable establishments, shelters, and rescue groups.
Pets from Puppy Mills are known to suffer from malnutrition or starvation due to unsanitary food and water.
Pets tend to lack professional health care besides the regular shots or physical appearance
Puppies tend be sole at an age less than 6 weeks s and animals from BYBs typically are not tested for genetic disease and are not adequately protected from illnesses such as parvo, as documented in news reports and in Animal Court cases.
Unsound breeding practices can predispose dogs to hereditary afflictions like hip dysplasia, dislocating kneecaps, eye problems, and aggression, as well as genetic conditions such as liver and heart diseases, autoimmune disorders, and seizures.
AKC registration does not guarantee proper breeding conditions, health, quality or claims to lineage. AKC staff do not visit all breeders and facilities; instead, registration is done primarily through mailed forms.
You next question may be why should I care? Well, I always felt its our responsibility to educate ourselves on the unknown. I bought 2 Miniature Pinscher in December of 2008 only to realize that my dogs were from a Puppy Mill. Although I loved them dearly, I never knew that such a thing existed and I still payed around $800 for both animals. Both of my dogs had papers and were registered through the AKC, but they had different health issues and were EXTREMELY hard to train. I can't attribute all of this to upbringing, but it does make a person think.
While searching online, I did find the link to a woman who is a reputable breeder to the Min Pin breed. Her name is Kristin and she actually had a 28 question questionnaire that you must complete before she will even consider allowing you to purchase a dog. She makes you sign a contract and she has hundreds of pictures of the animals she has bred and letters from the families she has provided puppies to. I was actually impressed with her because her animals were happy and had so much land to roam free on. She loves her pets and even requests that you give her updates on the puppies you buy. Kristin is a vet tech herself and is definitely a REPUTABLE BREEDER. Her site is listed below:
www.kaleidoscopeminpins.com
Dogs from Reputable Breeders tend to be more expensive but this will ensure that you appreciate the pet you're receiving, value their health, and it assures that a person has a fair chance at loving their pet without huge health concerns in the future. They are also more trust worthy with children and have been mentally/physically loved from birth.
To sum it all up, No, I'm not a Animal's Rights Activist and No, I'm not someone who picks up lost dogs on the side of the street to bring them home. But I'll tell you what I'm Not - I'm NOT a person who will support the livelihood of exploiting animals and I'm NOT someone that will not spread my knowledge about something that is so Sad. Please adopt a pet from a Humane Society or save your money and buy from a Reputable Breeder. In the end its worth the cost and you help our society as a whole. You can find these breeders on the AKC and CKC websites. Do your best to avoid newspapers, craigslist, and any other site where people look to make a quick buck..
http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_breedersandpetshops.php
http://www.okpuppymilltruth.org/petstores.php
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